I agree with those who say you need to have a very secure enclosure if you use a doggy door. There have been so many attacks on and thefts of small animals in backyards that it is not worth taking the risk. Good strong chain link fence with a chain link cover is all that I would consider. You also have to make sure no one can dig under the fence.
I live outside of town in a wooded area. I think I would be invaded nightly by the forest animals if we had a doggy door. We have stay cats around that would be coming in for a snack when they wanted one as well.
I walk Gracie a couple of times a day and go out back with her when she has to go so she potties outside mostly. We do have potty pads for nighttime and for when the weather is bad or I have to be away for a while. You can train your girls to potty outside without a doggy door if need be. |